This will be my first holster and have been doing a-lot of reading trying to make a good decision. I was looking at purchasing the Garretts Silent Thunder but sounds like the Vedder Light tuck might be worth looking at. Do you get much holster wear with the Vedder? That was one of the main reasons i was considering the Garretts for my P365. Also can you recommend a good belt as well.
Good questions. I have owned a number of Garretts holsters over the years and the leather lining is very nice. I prefer a holster that lays flatter to the body and Vedder does that job and the all leather Kusiak is even flatter.
As for wear, By far my Vedder gets the most use and I really have no visible wear to my P365. The Vedder product holds the gun in place by applying pressure to the trigger guard so there is not really a lot of slide contact unless you do a lot of drawing and re-holstering.
That said, I really do not worry about holster wear on any of my carry guns as I consider them tools to be used.
A sturdy belt is vital and I go as stiff as possible. I have been buying from
A better Belt USA and getting the Ultimate Carry Belt in Buffalo. they run about $100 and I have worn mine for work for about three years both IWB and OWB and they look like new and will carry a P226 fully loaded with no sag at all. Consider getting 7 holes 3/4" apart for the most versatility. Also, I recommend the roller buckle as it helps prevent denting the leather if you change holes depending on your method of carrying.
https://abetterbeltusa.com/